"A visual guide to the land, its people and culture"--Cover

Northern India -- Western India -- Central India -- Northeast India -- Eastern India -- Southern India. -- The British Raj 1756-1947 -- Modern India -- Timeline

"Featuring more than fifty illustrated maps of every state and union territory in India, this book expands the definition of an atlas. It taps into the essence of each state, its culture, history, and people. A special highlight includes spreads on India's leading cities, delving into their heart and soul. Drawing from the current school curriculum and with the help of an educational consultant, the book includes dedicated infographic spreads that explain key topics such as the physiographic division of the country, the river systems, great sites, and so on. Children are shown how to read a map and how to use a key, compass, and scale"--

Includes index